Cybersecurity Today Infrastructure Under Attack: Cybersecurity Today for Monday January 5, 2026
Jan 5, 2026
The discussion highlights President Trump's remarks about cyber tactics causing a power outage in Venezuela, raising alarms for infrastructure security. It further dives into the April 2025 breach at Nova Scotia Power, revealing attempts to keep details under wraps while implementing recovery measures. Additionally, listeners learn about the Trust Wallet hack connected to the Sha-Hulud attack, detailing the exposure of secrets that led to a significant theft. The growing cyber threat landscape emphasizes the urgent need for robust cybersecurity protocols.
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Cyber Use In Conflict Normalized
- Public discussion of cyber effects in the Venezuela raid signals a new normal where using cyber against civilian infrastructure is politically visible.
- David Shipley warns this raises the global stakes for critical infrastructure defenders and accelerates the security race.
Targeted Disruption Evidence
- Monitoring showed internet loss in Caracas during the blackout, suggesting targeted disruption rather than broad network failure.
- Shipley notes nation-state capabilities can reach operational technology and that the line on targeting civilian infrastructure may have been crossed.
Harden OT And IT Immediately
- Prepare now: strengthen OT and IT defenses because nation-state attacks on critical infrastructure are more likely.
- Shipley urges faster improvements in detection, isolation, and resilience across utilities and telecoms.